| I received a tweet the other day asking what are | | | | - Pumpkin Seed Oil Fresh Fruits and Vegetables |
| good healthy foods to eat. I soon realized this question | | | | Always have fruits and vegetables on hand. I |
| could be answered better in an article than a short | | | | recommend the fresh ones over the frozen. The fresh |
| tweet back. | | | | contain more nutrients and just taste better. You |
| There were a lot of ways to think about what makes | | | | should be getting at least 2 large servings a day of |
| a food important and good to have at all times. Fulfilling | | | | each fruits and vegetables. If you get cravings for junk |
| our nutrient requirements came to my mind first. So, a | | | | food, eat a fruit instead. They are very tasty and will |
| food that has a large variety of nutrients will rank | | | | mellow your blood sugar keeping your mind away |
| higher than a food containing only a few nutrients. | | | | from potato chips or ice cream. A diet high in fruits and |
| Then, I thought about which nutrients are the most | | | | vegetables is full of benefits like lower blood pressure, |
| important. For a healthy diet, you will always want fiber, | | | | reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and some |
| omega fatty acids, and vitamins. My final criteria was | | | | cancers. It also lowers risk of eye and digestive |
| taste. To stick to healthy eating habits you have to | | | | problems. |
| enjoy your food. Here are some healthy foods to eat | | | | Spices and Herbs |
| each day if you choose: | | | | I find this last food choice is important because it lets |
| Can of Tuna | | | | you get creative with your food. Eating healthy doesn't |
| Tuna is a great food to have at all times in the pantry. | | | | have to mean eating boring. Spices and herbs have |
| Tuna is packed with lots of protein with a low fat | | | | nearly 0 calories and only add flavor to foods. Eating |
| content. This food is great for muscle development. | | | | many of these spices have health benefits as well. |
| Tuna in a can doesn't contain the concentration of | | | | Here are some good choices for spices along with |
| omega fatty acids like fresh tuna does. Another great | | | | what they do for you: |
| thing about canned tuna is that it's cheap. | | | | - Mustard |
| Whole Wheat Anything | | | | - Low in calories and high in taste. It's also known as a |
| If you haven't switched from white bread and pastas | | | | stimulant that relieves respiratory problems |
| to wheat, you need to now. The whole wheat | | | | Horseradish |
| carbohydrates keep your insulin levels more stable | | | | - Similar to mustard, but can be used as a digestive |
| than white, starchy carbs. Your insulin levels will | | | | stimulant |
| determine how much food is processed into fat cells. | | | | Cayenne pepper |
| So, this can play a major role in fat loss. Just by | | | | - Increases metabolism and helps burn fat |
| switching from white bread to wheat bread, you will | | | | Ginger |
| notice a difference. | | | | - Also speeds up metalism, but also inhibits nausea |
| Plant Oils | | | | from morning sickness or motion sickness. |
| You need your omega fatty acids. These plant oils are | | | | Garlic |
| a great source of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. | | | | - A regular intake of garlic can decrease cholesterol |
| These oils can be cooked with or even just added to | | | | and blood pressure. As well as help your digestion |
| a meal like a salad. I add a scoop of olive oil to my | | | | process. Recent research has shown garlic to be |
| orange juice. Looks gross but taste great. Here is a list | | | | helpful in treatment of diabetes. |
| of good plant oils | | | | These 5 healthy foods to eat are great when mixed |
| - Flax Seed Oil (One of my favorites) | | | | together to make a healty diet. There are many |
| - Olive Oil (One of my favorites) | | | | recipes to use for each item. There are many more |
| - Safflower Oil | | | | healthy foods to eat which you can discover on your |
| - Sesame Oil | | | | own. Look at the nutritional values and compare to our |
| - Soybean Oil | | | | criteria. |
| - Sunflower Oil | | | | |